E ver since the early 19th century, when Thomas Bruce, seventh earl of Elgin, sawed off and crowbarred many of the carvings ...

Tourists flock to Greece for its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, but beware of this common mistake ...

On arriving in Athens, the first sight these young tourists would look for was the Acropolis and its crowning glory: the pillared Parthenon, dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena. Yet even as ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners ... 5th century BC , including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike ...

Renowned British actor Stephen Fry has once again advocated for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Speaking at ...

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.

If you're staying in the city center of Athens, the Acropolis may be within walking ... built throughout the 5th century BC , including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.

On the first Sunday of every month, from 1 November to 31 March, entrance to all the archaeological sites in Athens is free. Yes, even the Acropolis. Drink in the Parthenon views from the roof ...

Start at the top floor Parthenon Gallery ... Obviously, you can’t visit Athens without visiting the Acropolis. No matter how many times you’ve paid homage to this wonder of the ancient ...

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